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GU57 KXT

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,816 mi
Last recorded138,816 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 KXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspect fuel leak, underside damp

Fail 18 Oct 2022 138,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspect fuel leak, underside damp

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 137,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,140 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 125,140 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 109,730 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

engine bay and underside has covers fitted

sills have covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay has covers fitted

sills have covers fitted

underside of car has cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 64,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,925 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,823 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,215 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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GU57 KXT is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU57 KXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU57 KXT registered?

GU57 KXT is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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